Shootz! On The Bright Side Of The Moon

Images include Capitol cleaning, opening day at the Legislature, an Oʻahu sunset and the ‘Onipa’a Peace March.

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Images include Capitol cleaning, opening day at the Legislature, an Oʻahu sunset and the ‘Onipa’a Peace March.

The First Full Moon of 2025 appeared January 13th. The colors which exist naturally in the moons surface denote the presence of minerals and metals. One of the predominant ones is tungsten denoted by the bluish tone. The colors can be enhanced by simply increasing the saturation levels in any Lunar photograph. This images sharpness is realized by stacking 9 individual images. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
The first full moon of 2025 appeared Monday. The natural colors on the moon’s surface denote the presence of minerals; the blue indicates tungsten. This image’s sharpness is made by stacking nine individual images. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
An avian flu outbreak has created a nationwide shortage of eggs, as seen here Sunday at the Safeway grocery store on South Beretania Street. (Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2025)
A team of Facilities Maintenance workers at the Hawaii State Capital building work to clean the rotunda are before the Opening Day of the 2025 Legislative session. Photographed Monday January 13th, 2025(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
On Monday, a team of facilities maintenance workers at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol building work to clean the rotunda area before the opening day ceremonies of the 2025 legislative session Wednesday. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Before the Opening Day of the 2025 Legislative session hearing are held all over the capital and depending upon the subject of the hearing the hearings can be packed with standing room only available or empty with only one or two individuals showing interest. Photographed Monday January 13th, 2025(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Informational briefings were at the Capitol before the 2025 session opened Wednesday. This briefing attracted some interest as people wait to enter a hearing room Monday.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Sunsets signal the end another day in Hawaii Nei but for some it signals the start of a pleasurable evening (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
An outrigger canoe paddler heads around Magic Island on Tuesday evening on the way back to Ala Moana Park. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Sunsets signal the end another day in Hawaii Nei but for some it signals the start of a pleasurable evening (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
High-rises in Kakaʻako reflect the setting sun Tuesday, bringing unique views to each window.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Sunsets signal the end another day in Hawaii Nei but for some it signals the start of a pleasurable evening (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
The afterglow of the setting sun provides a palette of colors only visible at the end of the day. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Opening Session of the 33rd Legislature January 15th, 2025. Senator Lynne DeCoite enjoys a lighter moment after the session. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
On Wednesday’s opening day of the Hawaiʻi Legislature, Sen. Lynne DeCoite records a lighter moment with friends in the gallery. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
This week the City and County of Honolulu began restriping the road surfaces along King Street between Richards Street and Punchbowl Street to accommodate the new Bike lanes. The work continues along King street and motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as users become used to the changing traffic patterns. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Workers began restriping King Street between Richards and Punchbowl streets to accommodate new bike lanes this week. Motorists are advised to be cautious as they become familiar with changing traffic patterns. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
The ‘Onipa’a Peace March commemorates 132 years of occupation. A large contingent of Hawaiians marched from the Nu’uanu Mausoleum to Iolani Palace where speeches and activities from various Hawaiian entities took place. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
The ‘Onipa’a Peace March commemorates 132 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Participants marched from the Nu’uanu Mausoleum to ’Iolani Palace on Friday to listen to speeches. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
The ‘Onipa’a Peace March commemorates 132 years of occupation. A large contingent of Hawaiians marched from the Nu’uanu Mausoleum to Iolani Palace where speeches and activities from various Hawaiian entities took place. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)
Members of various Hawaiian groups stand ready to place lei on the statue of Queen Lili’uokalani between ’Iolani Palace and the Capitol. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)

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